Traveling to U.S on an Irish passport as a U.S citizen penalty [duplicate]

I traveled into the U.S on my Irish passport, even though i have an U.S passport because it was out of date and i didn't have time to renew it. I had to get a visa waiver and lie that i had not been to America or hold any other passport. What is the penalty for this is all I want to know, please. I have three days before the deadline to renew my U.S. passport. Really appreciate some helpful information. I am aware it is illegal i simply want to know if anyone knows the penalty. Thanks

Best Answer

While I am not a lawyer of any kind, I don't think what you did is likely to attract much penalty, although the theoretical maximum penalty is quite high. While it is technically lying on an immigration form, you didn't actually gain any benefit from it. The the thing you achieved, entry to the US, was something you were entitled to anyway.

If this is now all in the past, I would let sleeping dogs lie. Never use the ESTA again. If you can cancel it without explaining why that might be a good idea.

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Can I have dual US and Irish citizenship?

Yes, owning two passports is legal in most countries, including Ireland & the United States.

Can Irish passport holders travel to USA?

Irish citizens can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver to travel to the United States. The ESTA allows citizens of Ireland to visit the U.S. for tourism, business, transit, medical and short study purposes without a visa for up to 90 days per visit.

Can a US citizen enter the US with a foreign passport?

No. U.S. Citizens must enter and leave the United States on valid U.S. Passports, even if they hold a passport from another country.

Does the US allow dual citizenship?

Does the United States allow dual citizenship? Yes, practically speaking. The U.S. government does not require naturalized U.S. citizens to relinquish citizenship in their country of origin.

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